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My new knobs make me happy.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Stocklocker, Dec 29, 2017.

  1. Dec 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    It’s a little thing, but brings a lot of satisfaction.

    Pound for pound, the best upgrade to this truck so far. Love the Hondo Garage replacement knobs. Better than you think they are looking at photos. A “must have”.

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  2. Dec 29, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    KrnTaco08

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    Agreed. Big difference from stock.
     
  3. Dec 29, 2017 at 4:49 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    I just use the silicone rings from Amazon, but it is amazing how such a small thing makes such a big difference.
     
  4. Dec 29, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    ICU1

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    I’m enjoying mine too
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  5. Dec 29, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    navin r

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    Agreed, the only thing is, I might try to take the Hondo knobs off and maybe spray paint them light gray? In a lot of lighting conditions the knobs, though bigger than stock, kind of blend in too much.
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    FHC

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    Nice knob job!
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:09 PM
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    '16goingon'17

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    Yeah I just got mine with the AR bolt carrier pattern etched into the face... thinking of griding white crayon into the etching to give it some contrast?
     
  8. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    That would look really cool. You could also get some cheap acrylic paint from a craft store and just wipe away the excess
     
  9. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    That's even better than crayon because it can be cleaned! I'm doing this.
     
  10. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    Post pics. With acrylic paint, if you don’t like the final results, just soak the knob in warm water and it will soften up. (I know that all sounds wrong but :notsure:)
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    You know those “DNT TXT N DRV” rubber thumb bands your kids got for free on safety week at school? Well, my kid fixed my knobs with them perfectly!! They now feel like real knobs with rubber grips. Couldn’t have found a better option, and the message on them is still readable to curious passengers. They were free, but I’ve also seen the same bands for sale with different colors at the .99 cent store where I buy my beer, too :)
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    Did those come with the TRD graphics?
     
  13. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    ICU1

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    No. I made/modified them
     
  14. Dec 29, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    My new knobs make me happy.

    :yay:
     
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    Link??
     
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    Link Please...
     
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  20. Dec 29, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    I did the same thing. Super cheap, look good and very effective.
     

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